Solve the Problem

question 55

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem. Round your answer to the nearest whole number unless indicated otherwise.
-A government survey conducted to estimate the mean price of houses in a metropolitan area is designed to have a margin of error of $10,000. Pilot studies suggest that the population standard deviation is $40,000. Estimate the minimum sample size needed to estimate the population mean with the stated accuracy.

• A)4096
• B)64
• C)32
• D)8

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Definitions:

Secure Attachment

An emotional bond in which one feels secure and is confident in the availability and responsiveness of the attachment figure.

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Psychological suffering or discomfort often triggered by stressful events, manifesting in forms such as anxiety or depression.

Secure Attachment

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Positive Social Contact

Interactions between individuals that contribute to a sense of well-being, belonging, and mutual respect.